SNEAK PEEK
- Mercedes-Benz NXT and Mojito launched the ‘The Era of Technology’ NFT collection.
- Collectors from select countries can purchase the NFTs starting May 21.
- Discounts and mint passes are available for existing collectors of previous collections.
Mercedes-Benz NXT, the Web3 division of the renowned German automotive company, is set to launch a new NFT collection in collaboration with Mojito, a suite designed for creating NFT marketplaces. This collection, named ‘The Era of Technology,’ is the second of seven eras in the company’s ongoing ‘Icon’ series. A limited edition of 780 exclusive collectibles will be available starting May 21 at 18:00 CET, with the minting process open for seven days until May 28.
9/ We've prepared a calendar invite for you with the launch time. You can save it in your calendar and view it in your time zone:
— Mercedes-Benz NXT (@MercedesBenzNXT) May 14, 2024
Due to regulatory and taxation requirements, only collectors from the E.U., Australia, Brazil, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, the U.K., the U.S., and Taiwan can participate. The price for each NFT is set at 0.08 ETH. Existing collectors of previous core collections, including Maschine, Mercedes-Benz NXT Icons, and Mercedes-Benz NXT Eternities, will receive a 30% discount. Superdackel holders are eligible for a 15% discount. Additionally, collectors of Maschine and Mercedes-Benz NXT Eternities will receive mint passes, allowing one free mint (excluding gas) or a reduced price.
The Mercedes-Benz NXT Icons collection celebrates the design heritage of Mercedes-Benz, with items created by the company’s design team led by Chief Design Officer Gorden Wagener. The series tells a story in seven eras, from the present to the early days of automotive history. The first era, ‘The Era of Luxury,’ focused on current car production and the brand’s design legacy in the digital age. The second era, ‘The Era of Technology,’ features six iconic cars produced between 2000 and 2017: Maybach Landaulet, Mercedes-Benz S 560 Cabriolet, Mercedes-Benz CLS 500, Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6×6, Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series, and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupé. These items have 62 distinct traits organized into five visible categories, allowing fans to own a digital version of their favorite Mercedes.
4/ 🛒 Supply – The maximum supply of 780 for ”The Era of Technology“ is exactly double the actually minted supply of the last era. We believe this is a good number to grow into and brings the Mercedes-Benz NXT Icons collection more attention.
— Mercedes-Benz NXT (@MercedesBenzNXT) May 14, 2024
Mojito’s APIs and SDKs form the backbone of Mercedes-Benz NXT’s Web3 infrastructure, combining blockchain, NFTs, and user-friendly interfaces. This platform blends the ease of Web2 with the transformative capabilities of Web3, facilitating streamlined token creation, customized smart contract deployment, automated token distribution, tiered discounts using token gating, and customer management and reporting. Mojito has also integrated WalletConnect and Metamask for seamless transactions.
Mercedes-Benz NXT’s inaugural core collection, Maschine, was created in partnership with renowned artist Harm van den Dorpel and the art collective Fingerprints DAO. This was followed by Eternities, a collection for a select number of Mercedes-Benz customers, and Superdackel, an homage to the iconic nodding dog dashboard toy ‘Wackeldackel.
